AGC of Vermont Adds Cat® Simulators for Operator Training Program
EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A crew is hard at work loading up dump trucks on a virtual jobsite as part of the Associated General
High Tech PPE Infographic
Modern personal protective equipment (PPE) goes beyond hard hats. Today’s PPE utilizes smart technology, real-time data and ergonomic design to enhance safety and efficiency for
Vancouver Island University: Bridging Education and Innovation
Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo, British Columbia, continues to lead the way in trades education with its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Certificate Program. It’s
Rappahannock Lions Club helps prepare students for trades career
Economics 101: Each time Rappahannock County High School (RCHS) senior Ryan Atkins leaves campus to work on an air-conditioning unit or heat pump, he represents
Central Community College’s HEO Training Program Helps Dreams Come True
For the past eight years, Nebraska students who have dreamed of making a difference in their communities by operating heavy equipment have made those dreams
Celebrating the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions
The 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown brought together students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) programs across North America in a competition that tested their
Q&D Construction creates new skills academy and training center
Finding enough talented construction workers to replace an aging workforce has been an issue in Northern Nevada for more than a decade. The regional boom
Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills
TENNILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — Washington County High School students showed off their bulldozing and excavation skills with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Tuesday. Students
Congratulations to the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions
In January, Cat® Simulators invited students across North America to compete in the 2025 Cat Simulators Student Showdown. From March 3 to 28, students enrolled in
Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors participate in Workforce training
Last year, Blue Ridge Community College began offering a Summer Workforce program for Waynesboro High School graduates. For summer 2025, Staunton High School graduates have also been invited to participate in grant-funded workforce training,